SEMINARS
are presented for Sandycove residents. These are information sessions
specifically focusing on the interests of Seniors and retired folks.
When scheduled they are normally held the 3rd Monday of the month at the SPOKE
They are generally well attended and generate a number of questions about our
community and life style.

New residents may sign up at the Seminar where membership
information is available. Plan now to attend.

If you have further questions or
wish to make a suggestion for a Seminar contact us at

CRIMESTOPPERS, March 20th, 2017 at the
Spoke from 1-3pm. The session will be presented by Ken Simpson
and will cover critical areas such as number of arrests, cases cleared, chargers
laid, anonymous tips, how to use the tip line and much more.

Living with DIABETES, February 13th, 2017 -
presented by Ashley Spegel and Jessica Drummond. Topics being
covered are Risk factors, Diagnostic criteria, complications, management and
Treatment.

100 YEAR LIFESTYLE - January 17th, 2017 -
was presented by Dr Mark Kohut, Alcona Chiropractic. Topics included
why we live so long, how chiropractic care can help you get there in style, how
to build your own health care team, tips for exercise and high energy at any age
and the importance of support systems as we age.

PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD, October 17th,
2016 - all about proper footwear and foot care to protect against falling.
This was presented by Lori Ververs, a Kinesiologist with the VON.

TRAVEL INSURANCE, September 19th, 2016
- presented by CAA on why and how to obtain Travel Insurance. Talked about
filling out forms , claims, and definitions of existing and stable conditions.

POLICE ACADEMY
- the South Simcoe Police recently held a 6 session
Police Academy here in
Sandycove and was
well attended
by about 30 residents - GREAT session which walked us
through the many aspects of policing and introduced us
to a number of local police officers. It was
considered a success and then further during July the
South Simcoe Police held a Community Policing meeting
where there was about 75 residents attending..
Community Policing and it's benefits is being introduced
to Sandycove Acres and the surrounding area.
Click on the picture for a shot of the attendees at the
Police Academy.

SAFE DRIVING, May 16th, 2016 - AL's
Driving School talked about new laws re crosswalks, pulling over and slowing
down for emergency vehicles, the 80+ drivers test and how to prepare.

PET WELL BEING, April 18th, 2016 - Dr
Christy Inglis, Chiropractor discussed dog bone structure and how and why to
keep them young and healthy.

survivor - Sandycove acres,
November 16th,
2015 - presented
by Sharon Raycraft, Chair Emergency Preparedness Team, and discussed how best tp
prepare for an emergency when its not safe to leave home (ie: Chemical
Spill)

leases/home
registration/wills & power of attorney, October 19th, 2015 presented by Deborah
Wall-Armstrong and primarily addressed Wills and estate laws.

Managing Your Meds, October 20th. 2014
- - Presented by Larry Ho of Sandycove Drug Store. -
MANAGING YOUR MEDS
will be presented by Sandycove Pharmacist Larry Ho. This is a
must see as many folks are on a variety of meds.
At the SPOKE Monday, October 20th 2014 at 1:00 pm

LIVING SAFELYin Sandycove Acres,
September 15th 2014 - presented by Sharon Raycraft, Chairperson of the Emergency Preparedness
Committee talked about how to protect yourself and your home in our
community.

GARDENING

SEMINAR, April 21st 2014 - “The
Flowers that bloom in the Spring” was presented by our guest speaker Sam Guido from Kell's Garden Centre
in
Innisfil.

PET TRAINING SEMINAR -

Monday, March 17th
2014 -
are we really going to the dogs??
Come learn from the expert - Top Dog K9 Services from Barrie will be presenting.

MEAL PREPARATION SEMINAR - February
24th
2014 - how to create tasty, easy to make and budget friendly ways to get
more healthy foods into a day-to-day living with a SENIORS FOCUS. This
session presented by Rebecca Toner, Registered Dietician, Barrie Community
Health Centre.

GARDENING SEMINAR
- Monday April 15th 2013
Judith Rogers, Master Gardener once again made a great
presentation and discussed the finer points of gardening. The focus of
this session was "Shade Gardening".
Judith
writes regularly for the Innisfil Scope on Gardening tips. Please click on
her photo to link to her web site and get more tips on Gardening.Many thanks to Judith for
her time and many hints.

KEEPING SAFE - Monday March 18th.2013

This special presentation was made by the South Simcoe Police
Community Services Branch and covered numerous topics such as staying safe
in parking lots, shopping malls, on the highway and of course at home,
as
well as the “lock it or lose it” campaign. They also touched on some of the
scams and risks as they relate to home safety – people selling/canvassing at the
door and trying to get our personal information. This seminar was open to
everyone and attracted a good audience of about 28 interested residents.
The true value of these sessions was in the Q & A that followed and was great.

FUNERAL PLANNING
- Monday January 21st 2013 Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home
once again returned to presentWhat your Executor needs to know.
This was an excellent presentation
made by
representatives from the Steckley-Gooderham funeral home, one of the largest and
most respected in Simcoe County. Attendance was poor due to weather and
illness but the session was very informal and the light
presentation was easy to to understand all the death benefits that an executor may be eligible for.
There were also cookies, handouts and useful checklists available.